BA (Hons) Culture, Heritage and Theology at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Culture, Heritage and Theology combines the cultural identity of the Highlands and Islands with the study of the main disciplines of Christian theology. Students usually concentrate on both subjects equally and set their own research agendas.

Duration: 4 years full-time; 8 years part-time; part-time modular study of individual modules also available | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 combines culture and heritage options such as Scotland: the brand with theology options such as Introduction to systematic theology, Jesus and the gospels, Protestant Reformation and The Pentateuch. Year 2 includes theology options such as Early church history, Old Testament prophets and Pauline theology. Year 3 includes options such as Doctrine of God, Hebrews and Scottish church history, with Interdisciplinary project or Project (Theological Studies). Year 4 is a dissertation in culture and heritage or theological studies plus options such as Christian ethics, Exploring Psalms and Medieval church history.

Career pathways

Primary and secondary teaching in English, history and modern studies, journalism and the media, tourism, museums and archives, and research.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: 3 Scottish Highers at BBC or above, or 2 A levels at BC or above, with at least two from the relevant academic subjects (English, History, Geography, Modern Studies, Politics, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, Philosophy, Religious Moral and Philosophical Studies, Religious Education, Media Studies, language subjects, Maths, Classical Studies, sciences). Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience are considered individually. Advanced entry to year 2: HNC Social Sciences (12 SQA credits) with 3 additional SQA credits at level 7 and at least grade C in the Graded Unit, or NextGen HNC Social Sciences (15 SQA credits at SCQF level 7, Achieved). Advanced entry to year 3: HND Social Sciences (30 SQA credits) with at least grades AB in the level 8 graded units, or NextGen HND Social Sciences (15 SQA credits at SCQF level 8, Achieved with Distinction), considered case by case; if not appropriate, entry is offered at year 2. Access route: SWAP Access courses. English language (international applicants studying online from overseas): IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5, or an alternative qualification at CEFR B2 in listening, reading, speaking and writing, or another approved test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scotland-domiciled students, full-time per year (120 credits) Source

International applicants: GBP 7,505 a year (2026/27). International students studying online from their home country, full-time online per year (120 credits) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years full-time; 8 years part-time; part-time modular study of individual modules also available

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